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Enterovirus PCR

Ordering information:

Swab and CSF samples tested in house at BHH.

Alternate names:
Coxsackie virus PCR, Echovirus PCR, Enterovirus NAD, Poliovirus PCR
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
ENTPCR
Specimen types:
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Faeces
Blood
Swab
Fluid
Container types:
CSF
Faeces-plain pot
EDTA
Sterile Jar
Swab - white top, plain swab, plastic shaft		CSF
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

2-8oC transport required for specimen.

 

Minimum Adult Volume:
0.3 mL
Notes:

Detects a wide range of echoviruses, coxsackie viruses A and B and enteroviruses 70 and 71.

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
2-3 days
Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW